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How To Get What You Want by Peony Pinker

By Jenny Alexander

Adjectives

engaging relatable humorous

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Peony Pinker's family each has their own desires: her dad wants to avoid writing the problem page, her mum seeks a new job, and her sister Primrose wishes to be called Annabel. Peony's greatest wish is to stop Primrose's friend Bianca from being mean to her. When their neighbour Mr Kaminski shares a secret on achieving one's desires, Peony decides to put it into action. But will it help her get what she truly wants?

About the author

Jenny Alexander is a British author who loves writing stories and books to help children use their imagination and build confidence. She has written popular books like 'How to Be a Brilliant Writer' and 'The Village by the Sea'. Jenny enjoys inspiring young readers to enjoy stories and have fun with words.

Pages

144 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2011

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